HuelgasEnsemble, Paul Van Nevel - Lamentations De La Renaissance
Review by Aimee Surette
The album Lamentations De La Renaissance by HuelgasEnsemble, Paul Van Nevel, is a stunning collection of Renaissance choral music that showcases the group's impeccable musicianship and emotional depth. From the hauntingly beautiful polyphonic harmonies of Josquin des Prez's "Lamentations of Jeremiah" to the soaring majesty of Orlando di Lasso's "In monte Oliveti," every track on this album is a masterpiece of the genre.
The HuelgasEnsemble, under the direction of Paul Van Nevel, brings a powerful sense of intimacy and authenticity to these centuries-old compositions. The singers' voices blend seamlessly together, creating a rich and resonant sound that perfectly captures the spirit of the Renaissance. The group's attention to detail is evident in every note, from the delicate phrasing of "O Domine Jesu Christe" to the thunderous climaxes of "Pater Noster."
What makes Lamentations De La Renaissance truly exceptional, however, is the emotional depth that the HuelgasEnsemble brings to these works. The music is filled with longing, sorrow, and hope, and the group's performances convey these emotions with a rare and powerful intensity. Whether singing in unison or in complex polyphony, the HuelgasEnsemble is always in perfect harmony with the spirit of the music.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Lamentationes Hieremiae (9), for 5 voices, H. xxii/3~[unspecified] Lamentatio Secunda | 07:13 | |
| Lamentatio Prim | 7:44 | |
| Beth | 2:48 | |
| Lamentatio Jeremie Prophete, for 4 voices~Incipit - Aleph | 03:36 | |
| Lamentatio Prima | 7:44 | |
| Lectio Prima | 5:11 | |
| Lamentationes Hieremiae (9), for 5 voices, H. xxii/3~[unspecified] Lamentatio Prima | 07:35 | |
| Lamentatio Jeremie Prophete à 4 (Venise, 1506) | ||
| Lamentations à 5 | ||
| Musica super Threnos leremiae prophete in maiori hebdomada decantadas, for 5 voices~Lectio Secunda | 05:31 | |
| Lamentatio Tertia | 6:58 | |
| Lamentatio Jeremie Prophete, for 4 voices~Beth | 02:48 | |
| Ghimel | 4:48 | |
| Lamentationes Hieremiae Feria Sexta In Parasceve à 5 (Munich, 1585) | ||
| Lectio Tertia | 6:55 | |
| Lamentations of Jeremiah for 5 voices~Lectio Secunda | 08:56 | |
| Musica super Threnos leremiae prophete in maiori hebdomada decantadas, for 5 voices~Lectio Tertia | 07:03 | |
| Incipit - Aleph | 3:43 | |
| Musica super Threnos leremiae prophete in maiori hebdomada decantadas, for 5 voices~Lectio Prima | 05:09 | |
| Lamentationes Hieremiae (9), for 5 voices, H. xxii/3~[unspecified] Lamentatio Tertia | 06:58 | |
| Musica Super Ieremiae Prophete In Maiori Hebdomada Decantadas à 5 (Venise, 1599). Feria V. In Coena Domini | ||
| Incipit – Aleph | 3:43 | |
| Lamentatio Jeremie Prophete, for 4 voices~Ghimel | 04:57 | |
| Lectio Secunda | 5:31 | |
| Lamentatio Secunda | 7:13 | |
| Lamentations of Jeremiah for 5 voices~Lectio Prima | 09:51 |
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Catalog Numbers
- HMX 2908197
- HMG 501682
- HMC 901682, 901682
Labels
- Harmonia Mundi
- Harmonia Mundi, Harmonia Mundi France
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Formats
- CD
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Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Harmonia Mundi s.a. |
| Copyright (c) | Harmonia Mundi s.a. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Vocals | Pascal Bertin |
| Soprano Vocals | Marie-Claude Vallin |
| Bass Vocals | Harry van der Kamp, Stephen Macleod |
| Composed By | Marbrianus De Orto (tracks: 6 to 8), Robert White (tracks: 4, 5), Roland De Lassus (tracks: 9 to 11), Tiburtio Massaino (tracks: 1 to 3) |
| Conductor | Paul Van Nevel |
| Ensemble | Huelgas-Ensemble |
| Flute | Peter Declercq |
| Recorded By | Markus Heiland |
| Producer | Markus Heiland |
| Recorder | Baldrick Deerenberg, Bart Coen |
| Tenor Vocals | Eitan Sorek, Harry Van Berne, Marius Van Altena, Matthew Vine |
| Transcription By | Paul Van Nevel |
| Viol | Christine Kyprianides |
| Engineer | Markus Heiland |
| Liner Notes | Christian Girardin, Paul Van Nevel |
| Painting | Rogier Van Der Weyden |
Notes
- harmonia mundi s.a. ℗ 1999
- Made in Germany
- Total Time: 69'43
- Enregistrement avril 1997 en l'Abbaye-aux-Dames de Saintes.
- Enregistrement avril 1997 en l'Abbaye-aux-Dames de Saintes
- © harmonia mundi pour l'ensemble des textes et des traductions
- Imprimé en Italie
- Total duration: 69.43
Barcodes
- Barcode: 794881463923
- Label Code: LC 7045
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Price Code: HM 90
- Barcode: 7 94881 85262 8
- Barcode (Scanned): 794881852628
About HuelgasEnsemble, Paul Van Nevel
Name Vars
- Ensemble Huelgas
- Huelgas Ensemble
Members
- Sabine Lutzenberger
- Joel Frederiksen
- Nicholas Todd
- Matthew Vine
- Anne Mertens
- Cas Gevers
- Els Van Laethem
- Angus Smith
- Katelijne Van Laethem
- Matthieu Lusson
- Paulina Van Laarhoven
- Carol Schlaikjer
- Baldrick Deerenberg
- Marie-Claude Vallin
- Peter Declercq
- Christine Kyprianides
- Paul Van Nevel
- Marius Van Altena
- Harry Van Berne
- Harry van der Kamp
- Eitan Sorek
- Bart Coen
- Pascal Bertin
- Ellen Van Ham
- Steve Dugardin
- Koen Dieltiens
- Jan van Elsacker
- Job Boswinkel
- Nele Minten
- Ibo van Ingen
- Simen van Mechelen
- Jean Tubéry
- John Dudley
- Wim Becu
- René Stock
- Hannelore De Vaere
- Joost Swinkels
- Gilles Ragon
- Nicola Wemyss
- Peter De Groot
- Michèle Vandenbroucque
- Eugène Ferré
- Julie Cooper
- Tom Phillips
- Josep Cabré
- Poline Renou
- Elisabeth Hermans
- Christopher Kale
- Kees Jan De Koning
- Johannes Boer
- Harry Ries
- Otto Rastbichler
- Claudio Cavina
- Willem Ceuleers
- Dolores Costoyas
- Willem Bremer
- René Van Laken
- Lize Van Jaarsveld
- Eric Mentzel
- Godfried Van De Vyvere
- Marnix De Cat
- Philippe Malfeyt
- Jean-Jacques Herbin
- Serge Guillou
- Franck Poitrineau
- Marcel Beekman
- Lieven Termont
- Stefan Berghammer
- Jasper Schweppe
- Frank Agsteribbe
- Stephan Macleod
- Lieven Deroo
- Tim Scott Whiteley
- Axelle Bernage
- George Pooley
- Marc Busnel
- Michael Barrett
- An Van Laethem
- Piet Stryckers
- Petra Noskaiová
- Jean-Yves Guerry
- Rika Wouters
- Cécile Kempenaers
- Stephan Van Dyck
- Charles Edouard Fantin
- Hendrik-Jan Wolfert
- Norbert Kunst
- Christel Boiron
- Guillaume Olry
- Mirella Ruigrok
- Marleen Leicher
- Silke Jacobsen
- Daniel Spector
- Willie Verdievel
- Véronique Bourin
- Bernd Fröhlich
- Susanne Braumann
- Achim Schulz
- Kees de Bruyn
- Piet van Steenbergen
- Gail Ann Schroeder
- Helen Cassano
- Françoise Johannel
- Juan Sebastian Lima
- Marion Fourquier
- Annelies Decock
- Patrizia Hardt
- Adam Bregman
- Witte-Maria Weber
- Rosemary Galton
- Caroline Magalhaes
- Frank Liégeois
- Lies Wyers
- Sanne Deprettere
- Peter De Clercq
- Jérôme Blum
- Jan Van Den Borre
- Dimos De Beun
- Sonia Arbouche
- Fabien Moulaert
